Joshua Levkowitz immersed himself in Syrian communities living in Syria’s neighboring countries. He examined issues related to migration, identity and threats to security, including the degree to which Syrians are able to assimilate or integrate, the perception and effects the diaspora is having on host societies, and networks between Syrian migrants and Syria. Before his fellowship, Joshua was living in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil as a senior program officer on reconciliation with United States Institute of Peace. He has a Masters degree in international relations and international economics with a concentration in conflict management from Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies.
Dispatches from Joshua Levkowitz
Syrian students in Jordan still betting on university
But with mounting challenges, only a handful of exiles can pursue higher education.
For queer Syrians in Germany, all that glitters is not gold
LGBTQ+ exiles try to find their place in a diverse society.
Apricots from Damascus
Syrian seasonal workers are helping save Turkey’s agriculture from collapse. Why have they become scapegoats?